What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Mt. Pleasant?
Application instructions on full web posting: https://www.mt-pleasant.org/job_detail_T11_R5.php
Public service is more than just a job – it’s a calling. Public servants are driven by a sense of duty and a passion for their work, often placing the needs of others above personal convenience or material gain. It’s a vocation with a willingness to sacrifice for the well-being of others. If this statement resonates with you, explore this opportunity in more detail, below.
The City of Mt. Pleasant is looking for three dedicated MCOLES certified Police Officers to join our team. The work environment values the contributions of individual team members, strives toward continuous improvement, and has the desire to provide the highest quality law enforcement services.
The 2026 starting hourly rate is $29.60 per hour. New hires may be started at the one year ($32.52 per hour) or two year ($35.16 per hour) pay step based on prior law enforcement experience. Top pay in the current POAM collective bargaining agreement is $40.65 per hour at the three-year step in 2028. Please visit https://www.mt-pleasant.org/job_detail_T11_R5.php to see hourly rate table for each year and step in pay.
A $1.00 per hour shift premium is applied for night hours worked between 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Working in a higher classification such as filling in as a Sergeant, working as a Field Training Officer, or on special assignment is available. In addition, the police officer classification is eligible for an Act 345 pension plan with a 2.5% multiplier. See the POAM collective bargaining agreement for additional details.
Once new Police Officers complete the 15-week Field Training Program they will be placed on a standard 12-hour shift. The current day shift works from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the night shift works from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. There are a total of four shifts, a day and night shift for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and a day and night shift for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Each day and night shift alternate working on Saturday. On an annual basis, a Police Officer works a standard 2,184 hours with a variety of overtime opportunities.
Mt. Pleasant's Police Department patrols approximately eight square miles with 29 sworn officers. We provide quality on-going professional development opportunities, highly regarded community partnerships, and a strong team environment with a main focus to serve and protect the Mt. Pleasant community. Mt. Pleasant is the home of Central Michigan University and the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. Mt. Pleasant Police Department enjoys strong cooperation with other area agencies, allowing for participation in programs such as Youth Services Unit (YSU), Emergency Services Team, MINT (Mid-Michigan Investigative Narcotics Team). Mt. Pleasant Police Officers are certified federal officers through the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs. The department is positioned in a very unique circumstance with our community partners and work together to support fellow agencies for special events, critical incidents, and daily training operations.
Additional information, linked on City Website Posting:
Job Description
Police Officer Training Opportunities
City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ethics
City of Mt. Pleasant Culture Document
POAM collective bargaining agreement
See website for full job description for more information. https://www.mt-pleasant.org/job_detail_T11_R5.php
Salary : $30 - $41